Stag Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Finally, my quest for BurgundyGlo ends, due to the help of a certain BC'er - Godber, I owe you a pint mate! Another fine example of BC members helping each other out. To cut a long story short, I had to part with my (new) 2011 JG Ricky after it developed a paint fault. The shop were fab about it but the distributors were not... it could have been a long wait for a new bass, and they werent going to commit to when it would arrive... soI had to give up and get my cash back, which was something I really really REALLY didnt want to do (see my review of said bass in the reviews section). However as they say, when one door closes... etc... Most people on here who know me know of my deep rooted obsession with BurgundyGlo since I first picked up a bass. The cream (previously white, its old) Ric I own was bought cos I simply couldnt find a BG one at the time. And then, this turned up at a dealership in Germany, oddly. Its a 2002 Ric in the rather rare BurgundyGlo finish, which was colour of the year then... dont think Ric do COTY anymore which has made this quest all the more difficult. All the case candy is there (unopened Ric cloth and un-sent off warranty card, lol). It has a couple of very small nicks here and there, no more than about three... but its a ten year old bass so its hardly surprising. Have a look and see what you think - for me its the perfect bass in sound, looks and weight. Cant wait to get it out and gig it! Cheers - Stag [attachment=96004:DSC02378.JPG] [attachment=96006:DSC02392.JPG] [attachment=96007:DSC02395.JPG] [attachment=96008:DSC02398.JPG] [attachment=96009:DSC02399.JPG] [attachment=96010:DSC02500.jpg] Quote
Godber Posted December 29, 2011 Posted December 29, 2011 Wow, that is one beautiful bass! I'm really pleased it worked out for you. It actually looks better than the pics in the listing, really really nice colour. Congrats. What does the neck feel like in comparison with the 2011 4003 you had to return? Quote
Stag Posted December 29, 2011 Author Posted December 29, 2011 Hey buddy! The finish really is to die for, the seller's pics truly didnt do it justice. Its a deeeep Burgundy but you can see the grain of the wood through it, proper lovely. I feel rather lucky getting hold of it, to be honest! Neck wise, it could just be me but this feels a little fatter than the newer ones...? If it is, it really isnt by a lot. The major difference between this one and my last 4003 is that these were before the VT push/pull switches became standard... not that I used that an awful lot anyway, would be a "nice to have" though. Quote
Godber Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 That sounds sweet. You could try by-passing the cap with a little wire (as a temp reversible mod) and if you like the sound of it, invest in a VT switch later. The body shape/horns look nice and slim just like the new ones. Great bass, well done! Quote
Shaggy Posted December 31, 2011 Posted December 31, 2011 Congrats mate, looks absolutely superb and I know how long you've had your heart set on one! Guess now you'll be hanging onto that lovely Les Paul I'm still hankering for though..... :-( Quote
Stag Posted January 1, 2012 Author Posted January 1, 2012 Cheers Greg, much obliged! I didnt think you were still interested in the Les Paul tbh mate...? I may move it on, dunno yet... Ive had some interest in it from a friend who lives very close to me. I haven forgotten you now though! Quote
bartelby Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Now that is nice!!! I now like 2 Rics. The other is the Shadow. Quote
Dood Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 I'm coming' round Stag... And I'm bringing biscuits! Get the kettle on! Quote
Stag Posted January 6, 2012 Author Posted January 6, 2012 Haha -cheers Dan, you know you are always welcome to come round for biscuits and tea! I think you`ll like the bass as well Quote
Clarky Posted January 7, 2012 Posted January 7, 2012 Looks great in that colour - very Cliff Burton Quote
Stag Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1325978439' post='1490749'] Looks great in that colour - very Cliff Burton [/quote] cheers Clarky, that's exactly what i like to hear! :-) Fonky... Not sure what you mean buddy? This aint for sale if that's what you were after..l ;-) Quote
Clarky Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Here's Cliff with his (modified with a humbucker at the neck) [attachment=96711:3918.jpg] Quote
Stag Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1325981892' post='1490793'] Here's Cliff with his (modified with a humbucker at the neck) [attachment=96711:3918.jpg] [/quote] Ahhh... Awesome pic, legend! I wont be doiny any DIY "improvements" on my bass though I think he stuck a J Bass Bartolini in the bridge PU position too... Did like experimenting! Quote
dafonky Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 uuupss, sorry...i thought i saw it i the "for sale" thread.... nice bass. I am looking also for a Rick, I am more into P-basses, but I like the Rick sound and try to get as much info as possible on these basses... Quote
BassCat Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 I've seen this in the flesh and it is truly stunning - the pics really don't do it justice. It plays really well too, great tone and surprisingly lightweight. Congrats to Mr Stag for finally getting his hands on the bass of his dreams! Quote
mrdreadful Posted January 11, 2012 Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='Stag' timestamp='1325191359' post='1480837'] [attachment=96010:DSC02500.jpg] [/quote] Good [i]evening[/i], ladies... Quote
Grassie Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I'm sure John Taylor played a BG in the Planet Earth video too... never used to like the look of Rickys, but they have grown on me recently, and would love to own one at some point. Quote
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